San Diego State Adds New Football Coaches

Aztecs aim to continue upward trajectory with staff changes

Apr. 3, 2026 at 12:00am

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A cubist, geometric painting in the official colors of San Diego State University, depicting fragmented and overlapping shapes representing a football game or practice.San Diego State's football program aims to build on recent success with strategic coaching staff changes.San Diego Today

San Diego State University has made several new hires to its football coaching staff, coinciding with the team's goal of building on their recent success and continuing an upward trajectory for the program. The changes are part of the university's strategic plan to elevate the Aztecs' performance on the field.

Why it matters

As one of the top Group of Five programs in the country, SDSU football is an important source of pride and community engagement for the San Diego region. Strengthening the coaching staff is a key step in maintaining the team's competitiveness and keeping the Aztecs among the elite mid-major programs.

The details

The new hires include a defensive coordinator, offensive coordinator, and several position coaches. The university believes these additions will provide fresh perspectives and expertise to complement the existing staff and help the team take the next step in their development.

  • The new coaching staff will be in place for the start of the 2026 season.

The players

San Diego State University

A public research university located in San Diego, California, known for its successful Division I football program that competes in the Mountain West Conference.

Aztecs Football

The football team of San Diego State University, which has been one of the top programs in the Group of Five conferences in recent years.

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What’s next

The Aztecs will introduce the new coaching staff at a press conference next week, where they will outline their vision and goals for the upcoming season.

The takeaway

By investing in its coaching staff, San Diego State is demonstrating a commitment to maintaining the Aztecs' status as one of the premier mid-major football programs in the country and providing the resources necessary for continued success on the field.